POLAND SPRING — The Poland Spring Preservation Society has announced that Castlebay will perform at their summer concert series at 7 p.m. Monday, July 15. Castlebay hails from Round Pond and consists of Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee. Castlebay performs and promotes the rich music of Maine and the Celtic lands. Their concerts feature poignant […]
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Brunswick garden tour July 14
BRUNSWICK — The annual Brunswick Garden Tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14. The tour will consist of nine beautiful gardens including a mountain garden getting outstanding reviews. Tickets may be purchased at the gazebo on the mall on Maine Street for $12. For more information, call Ron Carroll […]
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‘Masked Marvels and Wondertales’ at Celebration Barn July 13
SOUTH PARIS — Acclaimed storyteller Michael Cooper crafts original stories using language, movement, and fantastical handcrafted masks. In Cooper’s outlandish tales, he tames a wild horse and suppresses a sneeze from an enormous nose. He transforms into a chicken, a dancing giant, and a pipe-smoking, fish-headed creature who enjoys fishing. Yet each flight of fancy […]
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Works by Don Thayer on display at Farmington gallery from July 19
One of artist Don Thayer’s best-known works is a large oil painting of Helen Hanscom standing in the doorway of her antique store called “The Browsing Shop” where the Washburn & Johnson Fine Art Gallery located in 2010. FARMINGTON — A new exhibit of Don Thayer’s art will open on Friday, July 19 at the […]
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NY2Dance to open 2013 Bates Dance Festival with Maine premiere of ‘Oasis’ July 12
“Oasis” is an evening-length multimedia work based on the allegorical Middle Eastern story of Layla and Majnoon. The piece employs mystical realism to weave a layered story through movement, poetic imagery, shadow play, humor and text. Featuring a score by Maine-based Persian composer Shamou, “Oasis” grapples with issues of veiling, torture and inequality. Performances will […]
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Call for artists representing Gettysburg Address
BOWDOINHAM — The Merrymeeting Arts Center has announced its fall 2013 show “Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address” featuring Lincoln portraits by the late Carlo Pittore to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and the address. The show will open Monday, Nov. 4, at the center adjacent to the river on Main Street. […]
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Silent Sam & the Evans to play at Lithgow July 25
Silent Sam & the Evans is comprised of Evan Chase as lead singer, songwriter, guitar and mandolin; Sam Higgins on bass, and Evan Casás as drums, secondary vocalist, electronic and audio engineering. The Portland-based trio just released a new EP “City Life” which features six tracks of the band’s unique sound. The concerts take place […]
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Maine legend Denny Breau selected as artist for World Acadian Congress
BETHEL — New England Celtic Arts in collaboration with Saltwater Celtic Festival will present Congrès Mondial Acadien 2014 Tour at Mahoosuc Arts on Tuesday, July 16; at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, July 17; and at St. Kieran’s Art Center on Thursday, July 18. Curtain is 7 p.m. at all locations. In the […]